Allison Clowes
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Proficient and caring team member delivering high-quality patient care in the goal to advance recovery and improve overall health.
Focused on conducting patient assessments with prioritization, multitasking abilities with sound judgement and compassionate nature. Background in medical, surgical, LTC and ER.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interior Health Authority
04.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency
Fraser Health Authority
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Competently stabilize and manage high level of acuity and volume of patients
- Recognize and respond to unexpected client outcomes by communicating and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Performed ER splints, casts and ECG’s post-Triage
Registered Care Aide/Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care
Eagle Ridge Manor
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide holistic personal, emotional and psychosocial care to residents
- Engaged with patients using verbal and non-verbal communication
- Provide personal hygiene, oral care, skincare, toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing and grooming
- Monitor and report changes in resident’s health status.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Post-Op General Surgery
Covenant Health
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Admitted and discharged post-op and acute care patients by executing daily goals and nursing care plans specific to each patient while following hospital protocol
- Monitored patients' post-operative vitals, epidurals, PCA's, and IV fluids.
- Administered IV and all med administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (KCI, EZCARE, V1STA)
Licensed Practical Nurse - Stroke & Geriatric Rehab
Covenant Health
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Implemented nursing interventions and assessments during acute and rehabilitation phases after stroke or brain injuries
- Engaged with patients using verbal and non-verbal communication
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Implemented dieting orders specific to each patients swallowing assessment.
Education
Associate Diploma of Science: Practical Nursing -
Norquest College
Edmonton, AB01.2013
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Clinical decision-making
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Inpatient Care
- Geriatric Care
Certification
- British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals License, ID# 76709, ACTIVE
- College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta, ID# 37312, INACTIVE
- HCP BLS Provider - The Heart and Stroke Foundation, HSF ID: 2167007 03/01/24, ACTIVE
- Emergency Essentials - For Licensed Practical Nurses - 12/01/22, ACTIVE
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interior Health Authority
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency
Fraser Health Authority
03.2020 - 03.2023
Registered Care Aide/Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care
Eagle Ridge Manor
09.2019 - 03.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - Post-Op General Surgery
Covenant Health
10.2013 - 10.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse - Stroke & Geriatric Rehab
Covenant Health
10.2013 - 10.2017
Associate Diploma of Science: Practical Nursing -
Norquest College
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